Stopping the engine, Operation, Maintenance

Starting the engine (continued)

When the motor starts...

1.Open the choke by moving the choke lever backward (toward the fuel tank).

2.If the engine does not continue to run, repeat the appropriate crank- ing procedures for a cold or warm engine.

Starting A Flooded Engine

WARNING!

Burn danger from hot engine! Allow engine to cool before removing cylinder cover.

3.When the engine starts, clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber by accelerating the engine several times with the throttle lever.

4.Operating the throttle will automati- cally disengage the fast idle setting.

1.Slide the ignition switch to the “I” (ON) position.

2.Open the choke, squeeze the throt- tle trigger to the wide open throttle position, then clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber by crank- ing the engine several times.

If the engine does not start

■■Repeat the appropriate starting pro- cedure for a cold or warm engine.

■■If the engine still fails to start, use the procedures for “Starting a flooded engine.”

3.If the engine still fails to start or fire, refer to the troubleshooting flow chart at the end of this manual.

Stopping the engine

1.Cool the engine by allowing it to idle for 2–3 minutes.

2.Move the ignition switch to the “O” or STOP position.

Operation

■■Squeezing the throttle increases engine speed, causing the clutch to engage and operate the cutters.

Slide the ignition switch to the OFF position

■■Releasing the throttle decreases engine speed, causing the cutters to slow, and then stop altogether as the clutch disengages.

■■Use a sweeping motion when cut- ting, and vary throttle settings often.

■■Avoid cutting material larger than 1.27 cm in diameter.

Maintenance

General maintenance

IMPORTANT!

MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PER- FORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PER- FORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY ECHO, INC. THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.

WARNING!

Before performing any maintenance, repair, or cleaning work on the unit, make sure the engine and cutting attachment are completely stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire before performing service or maintenance.

WARNING!

Non-standard accessories, cutting attachment, or replacement parts may not operate properly with your unit and may cause damage and lead to personal injury.